Dominance of Dublin Airport at the expense of other Irish airports is striking, report shows

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

Intensified competition between Irish airports over passengers and airlines will have severe consequences for economic activity and jobs outside the Greater Dublin Area, a report by international economic consultants and partly commisioned by Galway Chamber, has warned.

The report by Denmark’s Copenhagen Economics found that significant capacity expansion planned for Dublin Airport will make it very difficult for other airports to maintain current routes and passenger levels.

Galway researchers announce world’s first shellfish traceability tool

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

A study led by researchers at Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, in collaboration with NUI Galway, has resulted in the development of the world’s first scientific shellfish traceability tool.

Hanley urges public to use the cúpla focail online for #Gaeltober

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

A city councillor is encouraging the public to take part in #Gaeltober, an initiative for people to use Irish on social media and in their daily lives throughout the month of October.

Average Galway house price rises by more than three per cent

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

The price of the average three-bed semi in Galway rose this year by 3.1 per cent across the county to €165,000, and by 2.7 per cent in the city to €282,500.

The figures come from a new national survey carried out by Real Estate Alliance Average House Price Survey. The survey found that prices in both the city and county remained static this quarter with properties taking an average of 10 weeks to reach sale agreed.

Canney demands ‘overhaul’ of care services for the elderly

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

A “complete overhaul” of the State’s attitude to providing care for older people at home is “urgently needed”, according to Galway East TD, and Minister for Rural Affairs, Seán Canney.

Our disused buildings can change our communities

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

One of the most important but underrated festivals that populates our calendar here in the west is Architecture at the Edge. When it first came about, one friend said to me “oh good, another chance to see into people’s houses, to see how the other half lives, to see how the other half builds.”

LATEST UPDATE FROM GALWAY CITY COUNCIL RE STORM LORENZO - ISSUED 1.30 THURSDAY

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

The Joint City and County Co-ordination Group met this morning to discuss the latest precautionary measures to be implemented in advance of the arrival of Storm Lorenzo. Present at the meeting were members of Roads Department, Environment Department and other key staff from both Galway City Council and Galway County Council. Also present were members of the fire service, the Civil Defence and the HSE Ambulance Service. Topics covered at the meeting included an update on the current progress of Storm Lorenzo, as well as operations in relation to sandbags, car park closures and road closures.

It is important to note that Met Éireann has updated the Status Orange Wind Warning for Galway. The warning has now been extended to 6.00am Friday 4th October. There still remains a significant risk on coastal areas not just from over topping but also inundation i.e. high energy waves hitting the coastline.

Fantasy Football round eight preview

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

Round seven of the Premier League drew to a close on Monday night as Arsenal and Man United battled out a 1-1 draw in Manchester. The previous two days' action saw Liverpool maintain their perfect start to the campaign, with Leicester maintaining their great beginning to the term by putting five past a hapless Newcastle side.

GALWAY CITY COUNCIL - Storm Lorenzo Update 3rd October 5.00pm

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

The Galway City Council Crisis Management Team and Head of Departments met again this afternoon. All precautionary measures from Galway City Council’s contingency plan are now in place and Storm Lorenzo will continue to be monitored as it develops throughout the evening.

GALWAY COUNTY COUNCIL STORM LORENZO UPDATE 6pm

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

Following a meeting of Galway County Council Crisis Management Team to assess the current weather conditions, weather warnings have been updated and the status orange weather warning remains in place for Galway. Storm force winds and gusts are expected with extremely high seas. Rainfall is likely to be heavy throughout this evening and tonight. Flooding including coastal flooding and wave overtopping is likely.

Status orange wind warning remains in place for Galway from 6pm today Thursday until 6am Friday.

It's Magic keeping magic alive for twenty-five years!

Wed, Oct 02, 2019

Buying presents for loved ones is a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Knowing that your gift will raise a smile across the face of the lucky recipient is a special feeling. However, the decision making process on which present to purchase for a birthday or Christmas can be a stressful one.

STORM LORENZO - WEATHER UPDATES FOR GALWAY

Wed, Oct 02, 2019

Update from Galway City Council - 5.30pm Wednesday, 2nd October, 2019

Storm Lorenzo Precautionary Measures

STORM LORENZO UPDATE - Statement – Galway County Council

Wed, Oct 02, 2019

Valid from Thursday 3 October 2019 18:00 to Friday 4 October 2019 3:00

Met Éireann have issued an orange weather warning for Galway and this will remain in place from 6pm Thursday to 3am Friday (subject to updates).

Demand for Cancer Care West reaches ‘all-time high’

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

Demand for the services provided by the West of Ireland’s largest cancer care support organisation reached an all-time high last year, according to its annual report.

An Post exploring potential for William Street site to become dedicated city arts space

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

An Post is examining the potential for developing its property off William Street - recently used as an exhibition venue by the Galway International Arts Festival - as an arts space for the city.

Extraordinary Tuam fossil to be unveiled next week

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

An extraordinary and very rare fossil type, dating from around 340 million years ago, and discovered in a wall in Tuam, will be put on public display on Monday September 30.

Connolly calls for segregated cycle lane along Western Distributor Road

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

Segregated cycle lanes along the Western Distributor Road and Millers Lane are essential for both cyclists’ safety and for the creation of greenways on the west side of the city.

Macnas to Danse Macabre through the Galway streets

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

Macnas will Danse Macabre through the streets of Galway city during the October Bank Holiday Weekend, unleashing curiosity, fear, grief, love, laughter, and one hell of a party along the way.

NUI Galway becomes a designated University of Sanctuary

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

NUI Galway has become a designated University of Sanctuary, a movement aimed at promoting the inclusion of International Protection Applicants, refugees and Irish Travellers within the community.

Climate change and Brexit...what a time to be alive

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

What a time to be alive. The window for action on climate change is rapidly closing; democratic politics are under threat from a resurgent far-right in many of the world's most influential countries; and there are few obvious reasons for hope or optimism.

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